BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Farima Dance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://farimadance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Farima Dance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Istanbul BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:+03 DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20260302T035621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T040005Z UID:33383-1774170000-1774782000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Dances of the Mystics DESCRIPTION:A 6-week online course exploring sacred dance practices from around the world meeting weekly March 22nd – April 26\, 2026 \nLed by master dancers\, spiritual teachers\, and lineage holders from across traditions\, sharing the dances and prayers of their lineages as living doorways into awakening. \nDances of the Mystics is an online course that invites us into exploring movement as devotion. Each week\, master teachers and tradition bearers will guide embodied practices from their lineages\, offering dance as a doorway into presence\, healing\, and spiritual insight.Dances of the Mystics is an online course that invites us into exploring movement as devotion. Each week\, master teachers and tradition bearers will guide embodied practices from their lineages\, offering dance as a doorway into presence\, healing\, and spiritual insight. Through Sufi whirling\, West African ceremonial dance\, Candomblé ritual\, Southern Italian trance dance\, Korean healing rites\, and the Dances of Universal Peace\, we explore how movement can awaken our connection to spirit\, community\, and the wisdom held within the body. More Details… \nRegister \nWeek 2: Dance of the Soul with Farima Berenji\nDiscover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway to self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement\, music\, and meditation. \nThis beginning/intermediate-level training explores Turkish\, Iranic and Central Asian whirling rituals\, as well as the science of whirling. Participants will be guided through the essential foundations of whirling meditation\, including preparation\, balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus\, breathwork\, and more. \nDrawing from years of study\, teaching\, and embodied practice\, Dr. Farima Berenji will also introduce her own original method\, integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary understanding to support a grounded\, safe\, and transformative experience. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-the-mystics/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="LILA Series":MAILTO:lilatheseries@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231024 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20230906T004920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T081431Z UID:30237-1697673600-1698105599@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Connecting with the Elements Retreat DESCRIPTION:Music and Sema Workshops\, Zikr\, Sema Gathering\, Sacred Circles\, Sohbet\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and healing at Metanoia Retreat Center\, Lebanon for five days of immersion of heart centric prayer and movement medicine. We will open the portal to a deeper space of healing and transformation. Your day will be filled with 6 hrs of ancient Persian and Central Asian sacred healing rituals and whirling\, sacred dance\, meditation\, intensive training in metaphysical practices and yoga. \nWith Dr. Farima Berenji\, Professor of Mysticism\, Sufi Master/Reverend and Doctor of Metaphysics \nFire\, Water\, Earth\, and Air are considered so valuable in Persian mystic and Sufi tradition. Among the four elements\, Fire is the most holy element as it pervades the entire creation. Ancient Persian culture revered the Elements as the basic building blocks of the universe. The mystic beliefs from early times attribute the interactions between the elements as the cause of development for everything in the universe. Each element is of spiritual growth and vibrations of the root energy. Each element contains 7 sacred elements within it self that connect us to our spirit or one with the Wheel of Mitra (Divine Light). The symbolism of the four elements is found in the Tree of Life\, the four directions\, the four seasons\, and the four Archangels. \nRetreat includes: \n\nSharing Circle and Lecture\nDance Medicine and Healing Circles\nConnection\, Visualization and Breathing Meditation\nPoetry\, Music\, Iranian Zikr (Prayers and Remembrance)\, and Sama (Sufi Whirling)\nSightseeing or Rest (your option)\n\nOur setting is the beautiful Metanoia Retreat and Wellness Center\, Lebanon. Secluded in lush forest\, free from civilization’s grasp\, experience the pure\, healing embrace of nature within nearly 2\,500 square miles of pure tranquility. \nPayment and Rules\n$600 – Early-bird price until September 18\, 2023\n$700 – After September 18\, 2023 \nPayment does not include transaction fees or visa fees. Payment may be by Paypal or other methods. Contact us for details. \nOnline Registration \nSpace limited. Registration required. Register early to ensure your spot and obtain a discount. \nA refund is given if for any reason the retreat is canceled. \nContact us for questions prior to the start of the retreat. \nPayment Includes \n\nShared lodging in beautiful cabins\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and dinner\, except as noted in the retreat schedule\nDaily refreshments and snacks. Tea\, coffee\, and water are always at your 
disposal.\nAll healing and dance workshops\n\nPayment Does NOT Include \n\nVisa fees (based on your departure country)\nAirfare\nTransportation or taxi fees\nPersonal expenses or extra stay\nPersonal sightseeing\nExtra food and drink not included on the menu\nTips or extra services you may require\n\nRetreat Schedule\nCome with an open heart and please be receptive to what comes up for you. \n\n\nDay\nTimeline\n\nThursday\nAir – An uplifting session in finding softness and length in the body and connecting with a sense of lightness.\nBreakfast – Welcome\n-Sharing Circle and Lecture\n-Connection\, Visualization and Breathing Meditation: Air\n-Dance Medicine and Healing Circles: Silence – Calling the Angel of Air.\nLunch\n-The Ouj – Earth to Sky: Mystical Dances\, Rituals\, and Whirling based on Air.\nDinner\nSacred Circle Gathering: Poetry\, Music\, and Iranian Zikr (Prayers and Remembrance) and Sama (Sufi Whirling).\n\n\n\nFriday\nWater – This session focuses on extension\, the fluid flow of complete range of motion movements.\nBreakfast\n-Sharing Circle and Lecture \n-Connection\, Visualization and Breathing Meditation: Water\n-Dance Medicine and Healing Circle: Solitude\, Water Therapy\, Calling the Angel of Water.\nLunch\n-The Moj – The Waves and Frequencies: Mystical Dances\, Rituals\, and Whirling based on Water\nDinner\n-Sacred Circle Gathering: Poetry\, Music\, and Iranian Zikr (Prayers and Remembrance) and Sama (Sufi Whirling)\n\n\n\nSaturday\nRest or Sightseeing Option\nBreakfast\n-Sightseeing – Fun Day\nDinner and Free time\n\n\n\nSunday\nFire – A high intensity session to invigorate the senses\, make you sweat and connect you with the power and energy that burns inside you.\nBreakfast\n-Sharing Circle and Lecture\n-Connection\, Visualization and Breathing Meditation: Fire\n-Dance Medicine and Healing Circle: Fire Rituals\, Gwati (Ancient Iranian Healing Dance) and Gazing – Calling on the Angel of Fire.\nLunch\n-Fana – The Ecstatic Realm: Mystical Dances\, Rituals\, and Whirling based on Fire\n-The Calling: Farima’s Unique Healing Mediation Ritual based on the 7 Senses and the 7 Sacred Realm.\nDinner\n-Sacred Circle Gathering: Poetry\, Music\, and Iranian Zikr (Prayers and Remembrance) and Sama (Sufi Whirling)\n\n\n\nMonday \nEarth – a grounding and stabilizing view of posture and movement that generates from natural energy relationship between your body\, your heart center and the earth beneath your feet.\nBreakfast\n-Sharing Circle and Lecture\n-Connection\, Visualization and Breathing Meditation: Fire\n-Yoga Session\nLunch\n-Forud – The Return and Awakening: Mystical Dances\, Rituals\, and Whirling based on Earth\n-Dance Medicine and Healing Circle: Heart Connection and Stone Therapy – Calling on the Angel of Earth.\n-Ancient Iranian Sun Set Ritual based on the 4 Elements\nDinner\n-The Wheel of Mitra – Ancient Prayer and Mystical Circle Dance of Unification and Purification.\n-Closing Ceremony \n\n\n\nTuesday\nOption – People may stay or leave\n\n\n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more.. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/connecting-elements/ LOCATION:Metanoia Wellness and Retreat Center\, Baakline\, Lebanon CATEGORIES:Class,Lecture,Meditation Gathering (Sema),Retreat,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230613 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20230510T213939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T233449Z UID:29610-1685664000-1686614399@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Caravan of Mystics Sufi Retreat DESCRIPTION:Music and Sema Workshops\, Zikr\, Sema Gathering\, Sacred Circles\, Sohbet\nSacred dance\, music\, and mysticism workshops with masters Farima Berenji\, Pir Salman Hosseni\, Pir Darush Hosseni\, Evan Phillips\, and more. \nDiscover the magic of Metanoia Wellness and Retreat Center nestled in the heart of the Chouf Nature Reserve. Accommodation\, high-quality food\, and transportation included. \nJoin us for one or two weeks (June 2 – 5 and June 9 – 12) of ancient wisdom\, dance\, music\, whirling and healing ritual practices of the Anatolian\, Khorasan\, and Yarsanai mystics. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to experience and discover the ancient roots of mysticism\, to connect with your inner Divine\, and to learn sacred music and dance from internationally acclaimed artists and scholars. \nRetreat includes: \n\nIn-depth studies of the origin/roots of mysticism and Sufism of Khorasan and Yarsan.\nTurkish\, Khorasani\, and Yarsani Zikr\, poetry\, sema and semah (Shams Sema\, Rast Sema\, Yarsan Sema)\nMusic workshops and studies of Yarsani and Iranian Sufi makhams with daf\, ney\, and tanbour.\nSunrise Zikr and meditation.\nSohbet (Sufi discussion) by Pir Salman Hosseini of Yarsan Order of Iran and Farima Berenji\n\nMore details… \nContact us for more info and registration. Limited availability.\n+961 71 678 794 \nFaculty\n\nPir Salman Hosseini\nSeyed Salman \nPir Seyed Salman Hosseini (Sufism\, Sufi music\, maqams\, tanbur) possesses a bachelor degree in music ethnology and is an Iranian traditional music researcher\, composer and a master musician of tambour\, setar\, tar\, and rebab. He directs the traditional Persian music ensemble Cherikeh which has been performing sacred and traditional music for many years. Seyed has produced many albums including Javdanegni and Tabeh Ghaleh. He is the music director and composer for films such as Song of God and Gadam Yar. Seyed has composed and performed more than 40 concerts and TV programs including composing music for national broadcasts of Iran. He has performed professionally in Iran\, Germany\, Syria\, and the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Additionally\, he is a Sufi master and has his own school of music and mysticism.\n\n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji (Director and master classes) is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, choreographer\, and dance ethnologist. A master instructor and performer in Persian and Sufi dance\, she specializes in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, founder of Dance of the Soul\, she is the advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, Eastern Arts\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more..\n\nEvan Phillips\nEvan Phillips URL:http://farimadance.com/event/caravan-of-mystics/ LOCATION:Metanoia Wellness and Retreat Center\, Baakline\, Lebanon CATEGORIES:Class,Lecture,Meditation Gathering (Sema),Retreat,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mysticwhirling-1536x1024-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220510 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20220224T054151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T181827Z UID:25828-1651795200-1652140799@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Caravan of Mystics Sufi Retreat Mistikler Kervanı-Sufi İnzivası DESCRIPTION:Music and Sema Workshops\, Zikr\, Sema Gathering\, Sacred Circles\, Sohbet\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nWith Yarsan Pir (Master) Seyed Salman Hosseini\, Sufi Dance Master\, Farima Berenji\, and musicians and teachers Evren Evin\, Evan Phillips\, Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev and others… \nUPDATE: Master Seyed Vessal Hosseini from Iran (vocalist)\, the amazing Fatih Kocer from Turkey (vocalist and musician)\, and Dr. Reza Alizadeh\, scholar and professor of spiritually and mysticism in Konya have joined our Caravan! \nJoin us for three days and two nights of ancient wisdom\, dance\, music\, whirling and healing ritual practices of the Anatolian\, Khorasan\, and Yarsanai mystics. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to experience and discover the ancient roots of mysticism\, to connect with your inner Divine\, and to learn sacred music and dance from internationally acclaimed artists and scholars. \nNote registrants may now stay until Monday morning May 9. \nRetreat includes: \n\nIn-depth studies of the origin/roots of mysticism and Sufism of Khorasan and Yarsan.\nTurkish\, Khorasani\, and Yarsani Zikr\, poetry\, sema and semah (Shams Sema\, Rast Sema\, Yarsan Sema)\nMusic workshops and studies of Yarsani and Iranian Sufi makhams with daf\, ney\, and tanbour.\nSunrise Zikr and meditation.\nSohbet (Sufi discussion) by Pir Salman Hosseini of Yarsan Order of Iran and Farima Berenji\n\nOur setting is the beautiful Koru Retreat Center\, located in a small coastal village of Yalıköy in Kırlareli\, Turkey\, in the European part of Turkey about 70km from the Istanbul Airport. See map below and visit the venue web site for more details. \nPayment and Rules\n$375 – Early-bird price until April 10\, 2022\n$450 – After April 10\, 2022 \nPayment does not include transaction fees or visa fees. Payment may also be by Paypal or other methods. Contact us for details. \nOnline Registration \nSpace limited. Registration required. Register early to ensure your spot and obtain a discount. \nA refund is given if for any reason the retreat is canceled. \nContact us for a full list of activities\, schedule\, and questions on registration prior to the start of the retreat. \nPayment Includes \n\nShared lodging in beautiful cabins\nBreakfast and dinner. Lunch is not provided but there are plenty of restaurants\, grocery stores\, and a cafe nearby\, or you may use the common area to make your own lunch or use the retreat cafe or restaurant.\nDaily refreshments and snacks. Tea\, coffee\, and water are always at your 
disposal.\nAll music and dance workshops\n\nPayment Does NOT Include \n\nVisa fees (based on your departure country)\nAirfare\nPersonal transportation or taxi fees\nPersonal expenses or extra stay\nPersonal sightseeing\nExtra food and drink not included on the menu\nTips or extra services you may require\n\nContact us for more info and registration. \nFaculty\n\nSeyed Salman Hosseini\nSeyed Salman \nPir Seyed Salman Hosseini (Sufism\, Sufi music\, maqams\, tanbur) possesses a bachelor degree in music ethnology and is an Iranian traditional music researcher\, composer and a master musician of tambour\, setar\, tar\, and rebab. He directs the traditional Persian music ensemble Cherikeh which has been performing sacred and traditional music for many years. Seyed has produced many albums including Javdanegni and Tabeh Ghaleh. He is the music director and composer for films such as Song of God and Gadam Yar. Seyed has composed and performed more than 40 concerts and TV programs including composing music for national broadcasts of Iran. He has performed professionally in Iran\, Germany\, Syria\, and the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Additionally\, he is a Sufi master and has his own school of music and mysticism.\n\n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji (Director and master classes) is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, choreographer\, and dance ethnologist. A master instructor and performer in Persian and Sufi dance\, she specializes in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, founder of Dance of the Soul\, she is the advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, Eastern Arts\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more..\n\n\n\nEvren Evin\nEvren Evin \n\nEvan Phillips\nEvan Phillips \n\nHatice Gülbahar Hepsev\nHatice Gülbahar Hepsev \n\nAlso Dr. Reza Alizadeh\, scholar and professor of spiritually and mysticism in Konya\, Master Seyed Vessal Hosseini from Iran (vocalist) and the amazing Fatih Kocer from Turkey (vocalist and musician). \n\n \nMistikler Kervanı-Sufi İnzivası\nMüzik ve Sema Uygulamaları\, Zikir\, Sema Buluşması\, Zikir Halkaları\, Sohbet\n6-9 Mayıs 2022\, Kırklareli\nPir Üstad Yarsan Seyed Salman Hossaini\, Sufi Dans Hocası Farima Berenji ile müzisyenler Evren Evin\, Evan Philips\, Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev ve daha niceleri… \nAnadolu\, Horosan ve Yaresan’ın kadim bilgeliğini\, danslarını\, müziğini\, sema ve şifa ritüelleri çalışmalarını hayata geçirececeğimiz üç gün ve iki gecelik programımıza katılımınızı bekleriz. Uluslararası alanda kendini kanıtlamış sanatçı ve öğretmenlerden; mistisizmin kadim köklerini tecrübe etme ve keşfetme\, içsel sezgilerinizle bağlantı kurma ve kutsal müzikleri öğrenme fırsatını kaçırmayın. \nİnzivanın İçeriği: \n\nMistisizmin kökenleri\, Horosan ve Yaresan Sufismi ile ilgili derinlemesine çalışmalar\nTürk\, Horosan ve Yaresan zikirleri\, şiirleri\, sema ve semahlar (Şems Seması\, Rast Sema\, Yaresan Sema)\nMüzik uygulamaları; def\, ney ve tamburla Yaresan pratikleri ve İran Sufi müziği makamları\nGündoğumu zikri ve meditasyonu\nİran Yaresan Öğretisine mensup Üstad Salman Hosseini ve Farima Berenji ile sufizm üzerine sohbetler\n\nProgramımız Kırklareli’nde küçük bir sahil köyünün huzurlu bir korusunda yer alan Yalıköy Koru-Beach Resort’ta gerçekleşecek. \nÖdeme ve Kurallar\nKonaklama\, yemekler vs dahil toplam fiyat: 1700 \nKatılım sınırlıdır. Rezervasyon gereklidir. İnziva herhangi bir nedenle iptal edilirse geri ödeme yapılır.\nİnziva başlamadan önce faaliyetlerin tam listesi\, programı ve kaydı için bizimle iletişime geçin. \nBilgiler: \n\nErken kayıt indiriminden yararlanmak için ödemeyi öndecen yapmak gerekiyor. Geç ödemeler dolar versiyonu üzerinden olacaktır.\nErken Kayıt avantajı 15 Nisan’a kadar geçerlidir.\nEtkinlik iptal olursa geri ödeme yapılacaktır.\nÖdeme için Evan Philips’le irtibata geçiniz.\n\nÜcrete Dahil Olanlar: \n\nŞirin Pansiyonlarda Ortak Konaklama\nKahvaltı ve Akşam Yemeği. (Öğle Yemeği tarafımızdan sağlanmayacaktır. Fakat yakınlardaki çok sayıda restoran\, bakkal ve kafeyi kullanabilir veya kendi öğle yemeğinizi yapmak için ortak alandan faydalanabilir ya da bulunduğumuz işletmenin kafesini veya restoranını kullanabilirsiniz).\nGünlük içecekler ve atıştırmalıklar. Çay\, kahve ve su sınırsızdır.\nTüm müzik dinletileri ve dans atölyeleri\n\nÜcrete Dahil Olmayanlar \n\nVize ücretleri \nUçak bileti ücreti\nKişisel ulaşım ve taksi ücretleri\nKişisel harcamalar ve fazla konaklama\nKişisel geziler\nMenüde olmayan ekstra yiyecek ve içecekler\nBahşişler ve ihtiyaç duyabileceğiniz ekstra hizmetler\n\nUlaşım\nGidiş-Geliş servis ücreti: 300 \nDaha fazla bilgi için lütfen bizimle iletişime geçin: Evan Phillips (evanjanos@gmail.com) 0535 898 28 60. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/caravan-of-mystics-sufi-retreat/ LOCATION:Yalıköy Koru Restaurant & Otel\, İstanbul Çatalca Yalıköy Şahintepe Caddesi\,\, Çatalca/İstanbul\, Kırklareli\, 34560\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Class,Lecture,Meditation Gathering (Sema),Retreat,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0480.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T123000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20200623T214436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T215328Z UID:21582-1594467000-1598099400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Haft Dastgah\, Haft Gham: Music and Dances of the Seven Persian Dastgahs DESCRIPTION:Poetry in Music and Motion for a Millennium \nAn online workshop for musicians and dancers with Persian dance scholar Farima Berenji and music scholars Dr. Lloyd Miller and Nariman Assad.\nA dastgah is one of the basic melody types of traditional Persian music as identified by music masters originating from the nineteenth century. It is a melody type that serves as the basis for a performer’s extemporized pieces. Each dastgah has come to identify a mood\, color\, poetry\, song\, movement\, dance style\, and recognizable beauty in classical Persian dance. \nLearn the character and history of each of the seven classical Persian dastgahs. Includes lectures and music and dance improvisation workshops for a program of seven classes over seven weeks. The program culminates in a student performance presented online. \nRegistration\nMeets Saturdays for 7 weeks\, July 11 – Aug. 22.\n$150 for full 7 week course\, $25 per class otherwise.\nSimorgh Dance Company members are eligible for a discount. \nRegister \nFarima Berenj\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist specializing in classical\, folkloric\, and sacred dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Her training spans a lifetime of intensive collaboration and research with master artists\, scholars\, and spiritual teachers worldwide. She is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a worldwide collaborative devoted to teach dance technique\, interpret\, illustrate\, present\, and perform dances of the Silk Road. Farima performs\, offers workshops\, and lectures worldwide upon request and has appeared in the US\, UK\, Austria\, Czech Republic\, Turkey\, Mauritius\, and Iran. Read more.. \nDr. Lloyd Miller\nDr. Lloyd Miller Dr. Lloyd Miller received his PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Utah after spending seven years living in Iran where he had a weekly prime time television program titled “Kurosh Ali Khan va dastan”. His program featured musicians and other artists from around the world. Lloyd was urged to leave Iran during the revolution in the late 70s\, though he had never planned to leave. An expert in world music including American jazz\, Lloyd has made numerous recordings. The most popular being “Oriental Jazz” first released in 1968 and recently re-released by Vinyl Me Please selling thousands of copies worldwide. A film about Lloyd’s extraordinary life\, including 6 years in Europe as a jazzman and university student where he played with some of the most well-known musicians of the time\, is soon to be released. Titled “” the film will be screened in Finland October 25 at the World Music Expo. It was in Paris that Lloyd met Dr. Daryush Safvat who became his lifelong mentor and who taught Lloyd the importance and significance of Persian classical music. Founder of Eastern Arts\, with the blessing of Dr. Safvat\, Lloyd has taught music\, philosophy\, history\, dance and culture to thousands of students at various universities for over 40 years. Read more… \nNariman Assadi\nNariman Assadi Nariman Assadi was born in Hamedan\, Iran on January 1\, 1992. Raised in Tehran\, he always felt drawn to percussion instruments. At the age of thirteen\, he began studying tombak under Master Amir Mogharab Samadi. From 2008 to 2013\, Nariman performed at Vahdat Hall as a soloist and with the Persian Percussion Ensemble at Pars Academy\, the premier music academy for children. After mastering tombak\, he then began learning Daf under the great Master Bijan Kamkar. With a strong understanding of the daf and tombak\, Nariman started learning barbat (Oud) under Master Mohammad Firouzi. \nIn 2015\, Nariman immigrated to the United States. He immediately began his professional music career by performing and attending festivals. In 2017\, he started learning percussion performance and world music with Professor Daniel Kennedy at Sacramento State University. Along with being a member of various ensembles\, Nariman also teaches daf\, tombak\, and music for children. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/haft-dastgah/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7Gam-Flier-edit2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20190904T171207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T022327Z UID:19301-1594231200-1594238400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Whirling Workshop Series 3: Silent Whirling DESCRIPTION:Silent Whirling: Sema and Dancing to the Rhythm and Melody of the Heart\nWhirling in silence\, solely to the rhythm of one’s heart\, enables us to focus on finding calm and peace within moving meditation. Although circumstances vary\, those who practice silent whirling meditation within a group are often more likely to experience and share a wide range of emotions. In this class\, you will learn to find peace in silence. \nRegister Online \nFor more information\, call the Montalvo Box Office at 408-961-5858 10am-4pm Mon-Fri. \nAbout the instructor\, Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and choreographer. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. Specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances\, she travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a 2018 TEDx lecturer and performer. Read more… URL:http://farimadance.com/event/workshop-series-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20200416T043328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T055609Z UID:21212-1588413600-1590836400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Dances of Uzbekistan Intensive DESCRIPTION:Learn Uzbek traditional dance technique\, choreography\, and history with Rashid Shadat and Farima Berenji. \nPart of our Silk Road dance intensive program. At each monthly intensive you will learn history\, music\, costuming and choreography from Farima and guest master instructors. The program focus by month includes: \n\nApril: Georgia\nMay: Uzbekistan\nJune: Azerbaijan\n\nTajikistan\, Afghanistan\, Turkmenistan\, Turkestan\, Turkey and Armenia are planned for Summer/Fall. \nClass meets weekly on Saturdays. Register by the first monthly class for $15/week for the month of May or pay $20 per class. Discounts are available if additional courses are taken during the month from farimadance.com. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-uzbekistan-intensive/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rashid-farima_2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20200408T161154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T182427Z UID:21146-1586624400-1586628000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Virtual Persian Social Dance Lesson DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a fun social dancing workshop and party. Follow along with Farima as she illustrates Persian social dance moves and styles for parties and weddings. Discover her secrets for being the best social dancer at Persian parties. Stay to the end for improvised dancing to some fun Persian pop music. \nA delightful way to workout at home and prepare for your next party! \nDonations appreciated! Zoom video conferencing link will be sent following registration. \nRegister URL:http://farimadance.com/event/social-dance/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20190904T170526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T163206Z UID:19298-1583258400-1583265600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Whirling Workshop Series 2: Emptiness as Fullness DESCRIPTION:Emptiness as Fullness: In Nothingness\, We Find Everything\nSufis believe that as you whirl\, you find harmony in the motion of the universe\, that as you turn with outstretched arms\, you collect the energy from your environment — enabling you to direct it within yourself and back to the earth. In this class\, we will learn turning techniques and movements as we explore the notion of emptiness as fullness. \nRegister online \nFor more information\, call the Montalvo Box Office at 408-961-5858 10am-4pm Mon-Fri. \nAbout the instructor\, Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and choreographer. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. Specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances\, she travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a 2018 TEDx lecturer and performer. Read more… URL:http://farimadance.com/event/workshop-series-2/ LOCATION:Historic Villa\, Montalvo Arts Center\, 15400 Montalvo Road\, PO Box 158\, Saratoga\, California\, 95071\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20190904T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T173843Z UID:19294-1580839200-1580846400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Whirling Workshop Series 1: Exploring Sense of Self DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of turning and how it enables you to find a sense of self and a connection between body\, mind\, and spirit. Discover the vital balance in the rhythm of your breathing\, movement\, posture\, and concentration. At first\, it can take great effort to combine all of these elements in harmony\, but with practice\, you will learn to whirl indefinitely\, relax\, and open the heart\, body\, and mind. \nRegister online \nFor more information\, call the Montalvo Box Office at 408-961-5858 10am-4pm Mon-Fri. \nAbout the instructor\, Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and choreographer. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. Specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances\, she travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a 2018 TEDx lecturer and performer. Read more… URL:http://farimadance.com/event/workshop-series-1/ LOCATION:Historic Villa\, Montalvo Arts Center\, 15400 Montalvo Road\, PO Box 158\, Saratoga\, California\, 95071\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20181219T193534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T075233Z UID:18125-1552215600-1552226400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Central Asian Dance Workshops DESCRIPTION:Once monthly dance workshop on Central Asian ethnic dance taught by Nancy Rose Aktas\, Farima Berenji\, and Dr. Gurbuz Aktas. Cultural styles taught include Uzbek\, Tajik\, Afgan\, and Azeri. Workshop dates are January 13\, February 10\, and March 10. \nBoth men and women are welcome! Students have an opportunity to perform in a future dance show. \nAzerbaijani Dance with Nancy Rose Aktas\nMar 10\, 11:00am – 12:30pm\, $35\nLearn Kafkaz and Azeri dance choreography and technique including fast footwork and some Lezginka for both men and women. \nMay be taken in conjunction with Uzbek Dance for a combined payment of $60. \nUzbek Dance with Nancy Rose Aktas\nMar 10\, 12:30pm – 2:00pm\, $35\nKhorezm\nHave great fun learning and performing the famous dance Lazgi from the Khorezm region of western Uzbekistan! This style of Uzbek dance is perfect for gatherings large and small\, has lots of animal imitative movements\, and an intriguing shamanic past. We fly like gulls high over the rippling waters of the Aral Sea. The sumptuous costuming and abundant jewelry reflect both the ancient culture of the city of Khiva\, but also of the surrounding Turkmen nomadic tribes. Participants please bring wrist bells if you have them! \nInstructor Nancy Rose Aktas has studied and performed this dance style since the early 1980’s\, emulating the style as taught by Viloyat Akilova\, Kadir Muminov\, and Malika Kalantarova. She has presented this form in concerts and private gatherings in Turkey\, and coaches and teaches privately all forms of Uzbek dance. \nMay be taken in conjunction with Azeri Dance workshop for a combined payment of $60. \nTajik Dance with Farima Berenji\nschedule and details soon… \nAfghan Dance with Farima Berenji\nschedule and details soon… \nInstructor Bios\nNancy Rose Aktas\nMaster Instructor and Costume Designer \nNancy Rose Aktas began her 50 year career in dance in New York at age 13. Fully trained in modern dance\, classical ballet\, and various ballroom styles\, she has also studied\, taught\, choreographed\, costumed\, and performed the dances of Azerbaijan\, Daghestan\, Georgia\, Kabardinia\, North India\, Eastern Turkestan\, Persia\, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. \nShe was the founding co-director of two SF Bay Area dance companies\, Silk Road Ensemble and Kafkaz Dance Company in the 1980’s and 1990’s\, and for 5 years was co-owner and lead instructor of the ballroom studio Dance Arts Izmir\, with her husband Gurbuz Aktas\, in Turkey. She represented Azerbaijan (“Terekeme”) and Uzbekistan (“Zang”) as a featured soloist of SF’s Ethnic Dance Festival in 1993 and 1994. \nIn ethnic costume design her New Leaf Traditions costumes highlight museum quality replicas of ethnic dress\, and she works on commission for domestic and international clientèle. \nDr. Gurbuz Aktas\nDr. Gurbuz Aktas was born into the Kafkas (Caucasian) culture in Kars\, Turkey\, where he performed the dance and music of the area since childhood. His eventual mentors included top teachers of Azerbaijani\, Northern Caucasian\, Georgian\, Daghestani and Russian dances and he has performed with some of the top dancers of the state companies of these areas. During his study of dance at San Francisco State University\, he was the founding director of the renowned Kafkaz Folk Song and Dance Ensemble in San Francisco\, CA from 1986-1996. \nHe went on to become the Director of the Dance Department at Ege University’s State Turkish Music Conservatory in Izmir\, a post from which he retired after 22 years\, in the spring of 2018. \nAs a leading expert in the traditional dances of Azerbaijan he has conducted extensive field research in remote villages interviewing older dancers as well as interviewing founding members of the Azerbaijan State Ensemble. His work was officially sponsored by the Turkish government \nGurbuz Aktas holds a BA\, MA \,and is a Full Professor PhD in Ethnochoreology. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist specializing in classical\, folkloric\, and sacred dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Her training spans a lifetime of intensive collaboration and research with master artists\, scholars\, and spiritual teachers worldwide. She is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a worldwide collaborative devoted to teach dance technique\, interpret\, illustrate\, present\, and perform dances of the Silk Road. Farima performs\, offers workshops\, and lectures worldwide upon request and has appeared in the US\, UK\, Austria\, Czech Republic\, Turkey\, Mauritius\, and Iran. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/central-asian-dance-workshops/ LOCATION:Vision Dance Center\, 375 Saratoga Ave. Suite B\, San Jose\, CA\, 95129\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48369268_2700107900000156_3335516377107660800_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20170830T204307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T043747Z UID:17089-1509296400-1509303600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Samhain - Calling of the Ancestors DESCRIPTION:Join Magi Master (Samahain)\, Farima Berenji for a special sacred circle gathering of dance\, meditation\, and remembrance to celebrate the evening of Samhain–The Calling of the Ancestors! \nThis is an evening of remembrance of our ancestors. We will guide and be guided by those who have passed. We will offer and request guidance from our ancestors! Be prepared to go deep\, travel across worlds\, feel your inner emotions\, meet animal spirits\, and be transformed! \nAccompanied by live music by Jayson Fann and other guest artists\, we will start the evening venturing deep into meditation using Farima’s unique 4 Element breath work\, then transitioning to Gawati (medicine dance) and Vahishta Zikr (Ancient Iranic Shamanic circles and healing rituals)\, cleansing of the soul (animal dance\, Zoroastrian candle rituals and drum circles)\, and prayers (chanting Zoroastrians mantras). Following this Farima will lead a journey into your inner Universe attempting to connect with the soul of our ancestors\, to obtain divine energy through ecstatic dance and ancient Iranic whirling\, and to receive empowering messages and healing! \nIn ancient Persia Samhain Night\, our All Hallows Eve\, represented the first night of the dark season. Crops were harvested and stored. The date marks both an end and a beginning in the eternal annual cycle and a celebratory calling of the ancestors. The Zoroastrians believed that the border between this world and the spirit world thinned on this night\, allowing the spirits to reach through the veil that separates them from the living. The festival was observed by the Iranian Samahain (Magi) as the ‘Calling of the Ancestors.’ \n\nMusicians — Feel free to bring your instruments and join our music circle. Let your heart guide your music during our open floor whirling.\nLovers\, Seekers\, and Watchers — Come and join our sacred circle. You are welcome to set and feel the healing energy\, bring a poem to share\, join our Zikr\, pray with us\, or just laugh or cry… as we journey together to be closer to the light.\n\nSliding Scale Donation\n$15-20 donation per adult at the door. \nOverview\nOur gathering is NOT a performance or a workshop. More details on Farima’s program of sacred dance and Shamanic rituals may be found here. \n\nWe will be called together for a welcoming circle and Farima will lead us into her unique four element breath meditation and relaxation.\nWe will progress into prayer and open floor whirling with both live and recorded world sacred music\, poetry\, drumming\, and meditation.\nWe will close with a sharing and gratitude circle.\n\nA table with healthy snacks and refreshments will be available at all times. \nGuidelines and Tips\nPlease no talking and keep the gathering area quiet at all times. Respect yourself as well as those around you. Please wear comfortable clothing and wear socks or soft soled shoes. \nFeel free to bring: \n\nAn offering for the alter.\n1-2 poems that inspire you to dance or share.\nYoga mats or pillows (optional).\n\n \nFarima’s monthly sacred circle gathering offers a unique expression of sacred culture\, inspired by nature\, ancient Iranic rituals\, and beautiful spiritual traditions. We will whirl and journey together to celebrate love\, unity\, and allow the light to enter our soul. \nOpen your heart! Listen! Turn\, dance\, and move in anyway that makes you feel alive! URL:http://farimadance.com/event/samhain/ LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Meditation Gathering (Sema) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/22448645_2003999319611021_8131837636720896525_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170427T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170427T213000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20160418T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T232304Z UID:5918-1493325000-1493328600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Persian and Silk Road Dance -- Free Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free introductory Persian and Silk Road dance class in honor of Bay Area Dance Week\, April 21 – 30. Learn some fun classical and folkloric dances of the Silk Road and experience the beauty of its culture and history as well. \nSee our event listing online among almost 300 Bay Area Dance Week events. \nInspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork\, Persian and Silk Road dance combines swirling arabesques\, sweeping gestures\, shoulder isolations\, footwork patterns\, and dazzling spins. In this class we will learn various Persian and Central Asian dance movements\, vocabulary\, styles\, expressions\, turning\, and short sequences. Class will also focus on the historical aspect of each dance style\, costuming\, and music. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/persian-and-silk-road-dance-free-class/ LOCATION:Vision Dance Center\, 375 Saratoga Ave. Suite B\, San Jose\, CA\, 95129\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8U7A5858.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20161106T222527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170102T020030Z UID:10938-1487430000-1487520000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Persian Classical\, Modern\, and Urban Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:“Open to all and great for fusion artists\, all dancers\, and the culturally curious”. \nContemporary Persian Dance Technique and Style Workshop\nSaturday\, Feb. 18\, 2017\, 3-5 PM. $60.\nRegister… \nSimorgh Dance Collective Choreography Workshop\nSaturday\, Feb. 18\, 2017\, 6-8PM. $60.\nWorkshop by invitation only for Simorgh members and prospective members. Contact Mary Ann Benoit 907-491-1253 about registering.\nRegister… \nSema Gathering\nSaturday\, Feb 18\, 2017\, 8:30–10:30PM. $60\nPlease wear comfortable clothing (white or light colored if possible) and wear socks or soft soled shoes. Feel free to bring a poem\, story\, or music to share. Bring a light sweet snack and a drum. Register… \nBaba Karam and Persian Urban Dance\nSunday\, Feb 19\, 2017\, 11AM-1PM. $60.\nUrban dance styles and technique of the Qajar dynasty.\n Register… \nSimorgh Dance Collective Choreography Workshop\nSunday\, Feb 19\, 2017\, 2- 4PM. $60.\nWorkshop by invitation only for Simorgh members and prospective members. Contact Mary Ann Benoit 907-491-1253 about registering.\nBring: Fedora hat\, shawl and plastic knife. Contact Mary Ann Benoit 907-491-1253 about registering. Register… \nRegistration\nFull workshop (all classes): $200 paid before January 10\, 2017\, $275 thereafter.\nIndividual classes (lecture\, sema or workshops): $60 each. \nMust be 18 or older to attend dance workshops. For information\, contact Mary Ann Benoit at 907-491-1253. \nFacebook event page… URL:http://farimadance.com/event/persian-classical-modern-and-urban-dance/ LOCATION:Children’s Dance Theater\, 4000 W. Dimond Blvd.\, Anchorage\, AK\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/ngg_featured/14917061_930237823748676_1236969303158535612_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Benoit":MAILTO:mbenoitak@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20160706T213035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T213035Z UID:22519-1481477400-1481482800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul Sema Gathering DESCRIPTION:Dance of the Soul\nSacred Dance\, Music\, and Poetry Celebrating Sheb-i Arus\n \nJoin us on a path for healing and self growth through the power of meditative whirling and sacred dance to live music\, mystical poetry\, and Zikr (prayer). With us create a sacred supportive space where we can all open our heart\, body\, and mind. \nThis night we will be celebrating Sheb-i Arus with whirling dance\, meditation\, and poetry. Sheb-i Arus commemorates the death and thereby union between the Persian mystical poet Rumi and the universe. \nSpecial guests: \n\nMina Maral\, vocalist \nNima Hafezieh\, musician\n\nPlease bring a potluck dish to share as following the dance there will be a potluck. There is a refrigerator but no oven at the venue. \nSema is a powerful meditation ritual with music\, poetry\, and movement that originated over 700 years ago with the Sufis. Whirling is the customary dance of Sema whereby one attempts to abandon ego\, pain\, and personal desires and reach the source of all perfection. Whirling connects us with our center\, our heart. There are no spectators when we enter this sacred gathering together. “Sema” means “listening”. Participate with us in this practice of deep listening\, become filled with the energy of blessing\, and create a channel of healing for all of creation. \nWe will open with sacred and mystical Persian poetry and meditation\, journey into whirling\, healing\, and Persian and Near Eastern healing dances/rituals with live music\, then close our gathering with chanting\, drumming\, and sharing. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing (white or light colored if possible) and bring socks or soft soled shoes to wear. If you choose to turn avoid eating a large meal 2 hours prior. Feel free to bring a poem\, story\, or music to share. Our gathering welcomes musicians and other spiritual or healing teachers to come and share their art. \n$15-25 sliding scale donation. Your donation is greatly appreciated to help cover cost of rent. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-soul-2/ LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T210602 CREATED:20160706T213035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T073835Z UID:6541-1481477400-1481482800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul Sema Gathering DESCRIPTION:Dance of the Soul\nSacred Dance\, Music\, and Poetry Celebrating Sheb-i Arus\n \nJoin us on a path for healing and self growth through the power of meditative whirling and sacred dance to live music\, mystical poetry\, and Zikr (prayer). With us create a sacred supportive space where we can all open our heart\, body\, and mind. \nThis night we will be celebrating Sheb-i Arus with whirling dance\, meditation\, and poetry. Sheb-i Arus commemorates the death and thereby union between the Persian mystical poet Rumi and the universe. \nSpecial guests: \n\nMina Maral\, vocalist \nNima Hafezieh\, musician\n\nPlease bring a potluck dish to share as following the dance there will be a potluck. There is a refrigerator but no oven at the venue. \nSema is a powerful meditation ritual with music\, poetry\, and movement that originated over 700 years ago with the Sufis. Whirling is the customary dance of Sema whereby one attempts to abandon ego\, pain\, and personal desires and reach the source of all perfection. Whirling connects us with our center\, our heart. There are no spectators when we enter this sacred gathering together. “Sema” means “listening”. Participate with us in this practice of deep listening\, become filled with the energy of blessing\, and create a channel of healing for all of creation. \nWe will open with sacred and mystical Persian poetry and meditation\, journey into whirling\, healing\, and Persian and Near Eastern healing dances/rituals with live music\, then close our gathering with chanting\, drumming\, and sharing. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing (white or light colored if possible) and bring socks or soft soled shoes to wear. If you choose to turn avoid eating a large meal 2 hours prior. Feel free to bring a poem\, story\, or music to share. Our gathering welcomes musicians and other spiritual or healing teachers to come and share their art. \n$15-25 sliding scale donation. Your donation is greatly appreciated to help cover cost of rent. URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-soul/ LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR